US envoy to Human Rights Council blasts UN official – JNS.org
Washington's ambassador to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva hit back at a U.N. official's denigration of the most widely accepted … Read more: US envoy to Human Rights Council blasts UN official – JNS.orgContinue Reading
Albania: UN expert to assess human rights of LGBT persons | OHCHR
The expert will assess the implementation of national and international human rights standards to combat violence and discrimination against lesbian, … Read more: Albania: UN expert to assess human rights of LGBT persons | OHCHRContinue Reading
European Court of Human Rights disallows property owners' challenge to Berlin … – Jurist.org
On Thursday, the European Court of Human Rights declared an application concerning the planning decision to construct Berlin Brandenburg Airport … Read more: European Court of Human Rights disallows property owners' challenge to Berlin … – Jurist.orgContinue Reading
Equality and Human Rights Commission's post – Facebook
We have launched an investigation into the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions over concerns about the treatment of some disabled benefits… Read more: Equality and Human Rights Commission's post – FacebookContinue Reading
BC Human Rights Commissioner speaks on human rights challenges in Cranbrook
Kasari Govender talked about human rights issues identified in Cranbrook during Key City Theatre presentation. Read more: BC Human Rights Commissioner speaks on human rights challenges in CranbrookContinue Reading
EU urged to insist on human rights reforms as it delivers financial aid to Egypt – UPI.com
… EU-Egypt Investment Conference, Amnesty International wants the EU to insist on Egyptian human rights reform. Read more: EU urged to insist on human rights reforms as it delivers financial aid to Egypt – UPI.comContinue Reading
Are Human Rights a Fantasy? – BreakPoint.org
In a TEDx talk years ago, Israeli historian Yuval Noah Harari made the startling claim that human rights do not exist. Human rights are just like … Read more: Are Human Rights a Fantasy? – BreakPoint.orgContinue Reading
Sierra Leone Acts to Ban Child Marriage | Human Rights Watch
Last week, Sierra Leone's parliament enacted landmark legislation to ban child marriage. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Bill 2024, … Read more: Sierra Leone Acts to Ban Child Marriage | Human Rights WatchContinue Reading
Podcast: Speaking out on equality for all – ohchr
As PRIDE celebrations take place across the globe, the UN Human Rights Podcast series “Humanity Unites” takes a closer look at the people who … Read more: Podcast: Speaking out on equality for all – ohchrContinue Reading
I Know What It Means to Be Stateless, So I Work Towards Peace for All in Syria – Global Citizen
Being stateless in Syria, human rights defender Bassam Alahmad now calls for justice for all. Read more: I Know What It Means to Be Stateless, So I Work Towards Peace for All in Syria – Global CitizenContinue Reading
Concerns Over 'Transnational Repression' Raised at UN Rights Body
As Human Rights Watch documented in a recent global report, transnational repression – when governments reach across their borders to stifle dissent – … Read more: Concerns Over 'Transnational Repression' Raised at UN Rights BodyContinue Reading
Labour's private school tax raid 'likely illegal' – The Telegraph
Sir Keir Starmer's planned VAT raid on private schools is likely to breach human rights law, The Telegraph can reveal. The Labour leader risks … Read more: Labour's private school tax raid 'likely illegal' – The TelegraphContinue Reading
Malawi: Decision to uphold ban on consensual same-sex conduct is a bitter setback for human rights
“The ruling manifestly flies in the face of Malawi's constitution, the African Charter and international human rights law, which all clearly prohibit … Read more: Malawi: Decision to uphold ban on consensual same-sex conduct is a bitter setback for human rightsContinue Reading
Melrose Industries PLC – Modern Slavery Statement
Melrose maintains high ethical standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to any form of modern slavery, adverse human rights impacts or human … Read more: Melrose Industries PLC – Modern Slavery StatementContinue Reading
U.S.: Help Center Human Rights, including Women's Rights, in Discussions and Decisions …
Afghan women have been at the forefront of the fight for human rights, facing severe restrictions impacting every aspect of their lives under … Read more: U.S.: Help Center Human Rights, including Women's Rights, in Discussions and Decisions …Continue Reading